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Smoking cessation programs and other resources are listed by city or region. For details, click on the name of the city or region. Additional information about each program or resource can be obtained from the contact person or office listed.
The American Cancer Society (ACS) and American Lung Association of Virginia (ALAV) may have information on other classes or resources in your area. Call: 1-800-ACS-2345 or 1-800-LUNG USA.
For online cessation assistance and toll-free Quitlines, visit the Related Links pages
If you are aware of other programs and resources not listed or any corrections needed, please submit a Program Data Application form or contact us.
Inclusion in the Resource Directory does not constitute endorsement by the Virginia Department of Health or the Alliance for the Prevention and Treatment of Nicotine Addiction.
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"Quitkey" Self-Help Program
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Personal Improvement Computer Systems (PICS)
120007 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 480
Reston, VA 20191
(703) 758-1400 1-800-LIFESIGN (543-3744)
Email: PICS@lifesign.com
Web site: www.quitkey.com
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Program Description: QuitKey is a computer-assisted, self-help strategy for smoking cessation developed and evaluated with grant support from the National Institutes of Health and available for purchase from PICS, a private company. Using a scheduled, gradual reduction model, a small handheld computer prompts and gradually de-creases cigarette use over 10 to 28 days depending on initial smoking patterns.
Program Services: Telephone counseling (toll-free telephone support), web-based support and relapse prevention counseling for recent quitters. Program site is wheelchair accessible and accessible by public transportation. PICS periodically advertises on its web site for volunteers to participate in research studies and provides cessation resources to them. Self-help programs are accessible statewide. Special focus on pregnant women and youth.
Languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Hebrew, Swedish, Russian and Portu
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"Taking Control" Program
and "The Health Professional's Guide to Nicotine Addiction Intervention"
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Resources for Better Living, Inc., PO Box 1350, New Market, VA 22844
Web site: www.resources-for-better-living.com Email: RBL@shentel.net
Contact: Linda Royer, RN, MPH, MSN, (540) 477-9653
Program Description: "Taking Control" is a self-help audio (CD-ROM) program with printed guides that lead tobacco users through 14 days of holistic cessation strategies with an emphasis on the participation of a supportive family/household. This program has specialized advice for teens, youth and childbearing age women and caregivers. Online purchase & download is available.
"The Health Professional's Guide to Nicotine Addiction Intervention" is a 12-lesson manual (course) on society and public health issues of tobacco use with theory-based approaches to constructing interventions for individuals, groups and communities. Uses a case study format and online purchase & download is available.
Resources are available to assist cigarette, cigar and pipe smokers and smokeless tobacco users. Special focus on pregnant women, parents of young children, women, low-income populations, youth and smokers with disabilities.
Languages: English
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